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Spinach Avocado Pesto

Spinach Avocado Pesto
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5 mins
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Easy
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80 cal
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4 ppl

Ingredients

1 cup

Spinach

1/2

Avocado

1/2 cup

Basil

1/2 cup

Parsley

1

Garlic, clove

3 tbsp

Lemon Juice

1 tbsp

Olive Oil

1 tbsp

Parmesan Cheese

Say “hello” to your new favorite sauce! The Spinach Avocado Pesto is everything you love about the classic pesto with a creamy and heart-healthy twist. Best of all, it's quick and easy to make! To prepare the perfect pesto, you need basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and a really good olive oil. But you can take it to the next level by adding smooth avocado, which works wonders for your heart and brain, and spinach for a heavy dose of nutrients. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile! Toss the pesto with whole wheat or brown rice pasta, spread it on sandwiches, or use it to make delicious salad dressings and dips.

Nutritional Information

Per serving (4)

80 calories, 1.5g fat, 3g carbs, 1g fiber, less than 1 gram off sugar, 1g protein.

Nutrition facts are based on the recipe as listed. Adding protein powder or swapping any ingredients will alter nutritional content.

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Directions

1

Add all ingredients except for the olive oil and pulse until you have a chunky paste.

2

Add olive oil and blend again, adding more oil as necessary.

3

Enjoy the pesto in your favorite dishes or freeze pesto in ice-cube trays for long-term storage.

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NEVER use the nutribullet Cup to blend hot, warm, or carbonated ingredients.
DO NOT blend for more than one minute when using the nutribullet Cup.

Blending hot, warm, or carbonated ingredients in a nutribullet Cup may result in over-pressurization, causing the Cup to forcefully separate when removed from the Motor Base or upon opening, which may expel hot contents and/or exposure to the blades, both of which may cause serious bodily injuries.

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